Linguistics and Cognitive Studies: Teaching Updates and Course Information
Explore the latest updates from the Language and Mind: Linguistics and Cognitive Studies program, including the introduction of the new Teaching Committee, guidelines for special educational needs, upcoming courses for the second semester, thesis project information, and more. Stay informed and engaged with the diverse topics discussed in this academic setting.
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Language and Mind: Linguistics and Cognitive Studies SECOND MEETING 24-25
To be discussed today Introducing the new Teaching Committee and tutor 1-Guidelines for special educational needs 2- Presentation of the didactic activities of the second semester 3- Discussion of the activities of the first semester 4 Information on thesis projects 5- Varia (Q&A) NB. There are still problems with the Newsletter. Please circulate the news. Updates on our website, section NOTICES.
Teaching Committee (cf. our CONTACTS page) President: Valentina Bianchi Faculty members: Jan Casalicchio Salvatore Pistoia Reda Giacomo Romano Student representatives: Ebrahim Ahmanidia Sofia Goltsman Ali Yusuf Camci Miti Valeria Olivieri Tutor : Marco Mortato
1- Guidelines for special educational needs English version: https://www.unisi.it/sites/default/files/allegati/Linee_Guida_UniSi_ENG.pdf They specify: - Types of special educational needs - How to get support from the offices and the Department delegates (certifications etc.) - Which specific didactic methodologies can be adopted, both in class (not individualized) and in the exams (individualized) - How to ask for such specific methodologies to be applied Crucial point: Do Do not not refrain refrain from asking for support. Contacts of the inclusion offices on our Contacts webpage. DISPOC delegates for inclusion: Prof. Vincenzo Moscati Prof. Alessandra Romano (name.surname@unisi.it)
2 - Upcoming courses (second semester) 3rd didactic period: Compositional Semantics (Valentina Bianchi) Corpora, cognition and language learning (Luca Cilibrasi) Methodology of research in cognitive and social psychology (Stefano Guidi) Corpora, language and translation (Cesare Zanca) Logic of natural languages (Salvatore Pistoia Reda) 4 period: Introduction to formal pragmatics (Valentina Bianchi) Phonetics and phonology (Giuliano Bocci) Seminar: Introduction to modal logic (Philipp Schlicht, DISIIM; 18 hours) for Job Training and guidance NB: Lessons timetable here: https://language-mind.unisi.it/en/study/lessons-timetable Academic calendar here: https://www.dispoc.unisi.it/en/teaching/calendar-courses NB: The didactic committee (28/2/2025) decided on the requirement of at least two research seminars IN PRESENCE for the 3 credits Job training and guidance (starting from 2024-25).
4 Thesis projects Moodle module for general information: Language and Mind Thesis projects (password: L&M) Thesis writing guide (general for the Department): https://www.dispoc.unisi.it/sites/st10/files/allegatiparagrafo/18-07-2019/thesis-guide.pdf Thesis topics: Pick up ideas that you find interesting during the classes. The professors will propose some possible topics in their second year courses. You can also pick up ideas from the research seminars! The thesis presentations give you an idea of the types of projects that each professor supervises. You can propose your own ideas, just contact the professors during the office hours Be open to alternatives if a professor declines supervision (in your best interest!) Start the thesis project as soon as possible, even before you have passed all the exams. Calculate **at least** four months of full-time work.
4 Thesis projects Before the actual defense you have to give a presentation of your thesis project (20 minutes + discussion) Dates will be published in the section NOTICES and via the Newsletter. April session for graduants in July you can apply to the secretariat for fee reduction. Deadlines published in a memo for graduants on this (Italian!) page: https://www.dispoc.unisi.it/it/didattica/esami-di-laurea Anti-plagiarism check required before admission to graduation. Final grade: Average of exams + 1 extra point for Erasmus + up to 5 points for the defense. Cum laude mention is unanimously decided by the defense committee.
4 Thesis projects Moodle module for general information: Language and Mind Thesis projects (password: L&M) Thesis writing guide (general for the Department): https://www.dispoc.unisi.it/sites/st10/files/allegatiparagrafo/18-07-2019/thesis-guide.pdf Thesis topics: Pick up ideas that you find interesting during the classes. The professors will propose some possible topics in their second year courses. You can also pick up ideas from the research seminars! The thesis presentations give you an idea of the types of projects that each professor supervises. You can propose your own ideas, just contact the professors during the office hours. Be open to alternatives if a professor declines supervision (in your best interest!) Start the thesis project as soon as possible, even before you have passed all the exams. Calculate **at least** four months of full-time work.
